Shop Ash & Anchor Prints

Hello hello. How was your weekend? Mine was a lovely mix of working and relaxing, both of which were needed to get me here today! I'm so excited to announce that I will now be selling prints of my paintings and collages in the shop! It has been a long time coming and I couldn't be more happy about it! The images have been professionally printed on gorgeous Hahnemuhle Fine Art Pearl paper and look almost exactly like the original paintings and collages. 

Oh I do hope you like them. Head on over to the "Art Prints" section of the shop for more details! And if you feel so inclined, spread the word! Tell your friends! I'll heart you forever :)

Weekend Fun | Memorial Day

Whatever your plans this weekend may be, I hope you have some time to sit back, relax, and enjoy!

• "Fresh" Art Print by The Light Fantastic
• Vintage Winged Wheel Lantern from Glass Panic
• Vintage Coca Cola Bottles from Yesterwares
• Sailor Tote Bag by Bayan Hippo
• Green Marbled Samsonite Train Case by Carol's Threads
• Vintage Red Cross "I Serve" Pin from Same Same Mary Jane

And to those celebrating, Happy Memorial Day! See you back here on Tuesday. 

Poster Child: Bon Iver

Bon Iver "The Wolves (Act I & II)"

I love Bon Iver so much. His music sounds like what it is to be human; the perfect blend of beauty and pain. The posters that designers have made for his shows are pretty right on as well, dontcha think? 

• Bon Iver at the Troubadour (via Poster Cabaret) by DKNG
• Bon Iver in Milwaukee (via Posters and Toys) by Aaron Horkey
• Bon Iver at Holocene (via Gig Posters) by Austin Sellers
• Bon Iver at the Fox Theater (via Poster Cabaret) by The Small Stakes (Jason Munn)
• Bon Iver at Slowdown (via Gig Posters) by Bennett Holzworth
• Bon Iver at the Vic Theatre (via Gig Posters) by Gruntmonkey Studio
• Bon Iver at the Rialto Theatre (via Gig Posters) by Spike Press
• Bon Iver at The Gorge (via Gig Posters) by Frida Clements

A Country Escape

"The Universe is very, very big.

It also loves a paradox. For example, it has some extremely strict rules.

Rule number one: Nothing lasts forever.

Not you or your family or your house or your planet or the sun. It is an absolute rule. Therefore when someone says that their love will never die, it means that their love is not real, for everything that is real dies. 

Rule number two: Everything lasts forever."

- Craig Ferguson "Between the Bridge and the River"

Color Theory | Robert C. Jackson

Well hello there! How was your weekend? I feel like it flew by so fast! Let's start this Monday morning off with some COLOR! How wonderful is this painting, "Daredevil," by Robert C. Jackson?! The colors feel bright and nostalgic, the realism is amazing, and the subject matter is so witty. And I always love a little added bizarre element (thank you bone + glass of water combo!)

Cheers to the week ahead, let's rock it! 

Weekend Fun | Sun Party

The weekend is here at last! Have you had a crazy week? It has been mighty hectic here, but exciting as well! We're headed off on another little road trip for a weekend of fun times-- so I wanted to share some sun party accessories! 

• Cute sandals by Gunmetal from Heels.com
• 70s Inspired Shades from H & M
• Tabletop Party Tub  from Crate & Barrel
• Strawberry Candles from Sur La Table
• Acrylic Wine Glasses from Crate & Barrel
• Girl Talk "All Day" Totally free download of awesome mixed fantasticness for your ears! Dance it up friends!

What's up for you this weekend? Do tell! 

Look and Listen

In the middle of a crazy busy week, it's good to sit back, relax for a few, look at the clouds, and listen to some ambient, ethereal goodness. 

A Delightful Day: Ryan Abegglen

                   Image © Ryan Abegglen

I think this image sums up the past few days for me. They were great and filled with family and fun. Hope you had an awesome weekend as well-- and that this week is going in the right direction! My oh my, its Tuesday already!

Check out this piece, Engrish No. 1, and more cool work from Ryan Abegglen on his website.

Weekend Fun | Friday the 13th

Three cheers for Friday the 13th! Wishing luck to you all!! 

Enjoy the weekend, loves!

• Vintage Hardware Necklace from Flutter Budget
• Wine Bottle Stopper from Jeeno VINO
• Friday the 13th Tee from Rockabilia

Funky Vintage

Ooo la la, some funky vintage finds for you today! Seriously, I kinda cant get over the hands in a globe situation up there. A conversation piece for sure!

How's your week so far? I hope lovely! 

• Early Hand Models in 17" Glass Dome from Radio Guy
• Vintage Teapot Bath Oil Bottle from Vintage Pickins
• Vintage Coral Piece  from Bellalulu
• Wood Shoe Mold from Vintage Pickins
• Vintage Cabochon of Baltic Amber with Floral Decor from Alchemy Shop

*Lyrics via George Clinton/Parliament "We Want The Funk" (you can have a listen here)

Color Theory | Spring Trees

There's this tree on the corner a block up from my house that I've never paid much attention to. Bare and sad in the winter and simple and green in the summer. But, oh, in the spring! It's like a little secret that's only out for a few weeks. I'm so glad I snapped a few photos, it's already leafy green.  

Here's to an awesome week ahead. Happy Monday to you! xo

Happy Early Mother's Day

Happy Friday, friends! I'm skipping the "Weekend Fun" post and getting right down to a lovey dovey floral for all the moms out there! I hope you all truly enjoy the weekend and have the chance to celebrate someone you love. 

x's and o's to my mom and grandmothers. I'm feel so lucky to have such wonderful ladies in my life :)

Art Life: Kate Pugsley's Halo

So far, each piece I've featured in Art Life has been of an image that I keep going back to, that I cant get enough of, and that I want to consistently stare at. This edition is no different-- my eyes wont let go of Kate Pugsley's Halo. There's something about those coral shapes that keep me hanging, wondering. And the evidence of Pugsley's painterly hand throughout the piece is all the more reason to keep looking-- it's gorgeous! 

Think: Mustards, Golds and Corals and Soft Organic Shapes

Kate Pugsley around the web: Website  |  Blog  |  Etsy Shop  |  Prints on Thumbtack Press

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1. Ceiling Lamp from Early Electrics
2. Coral Sculpture of Venus from Art Finding
3. Brianna Gold Leaf Picture Frame from Your Picture Frames (and Pugsley's Halo print)
4. French Folding Chair from Terrain
5. Antique Hands from Radio Guy
6. Beaded Coral Ring from Juicy Couture
7. Ikat Coral Linen Pillow Covers from Yiayia's
8. Regalia Jewels Orbit Earrings from Max and Chloe
9. Vintage Coral Print from Black Baroque
10. Twenty8Twelve Tank Dress from Matches Fashion
11. Orange Blossom Honey Pot Candle from Terrain
12. Blu Bijoux Cabochon Ring from Max and Chloe
13. Brass Library Reading Lamp from Early Electronics
14. Roberta Chiarella Coral Resin Ring from Max and Chloe
15. Every Day Poppies Card from Terrain
16. Voluspa 'Maison Blanc - Orangerie d'Azahar' Boxed Candle from Nordstrom
17. Coral Rug from Pottery Barn
18. It Starts  painting by Kate Pugsley
19. Old Salt painting by Kate Pugsley
20. How Am I Not Myself? painting by Kate Pugsley 

Color Theory | Blaine Fontana

Blaine Fontana is such a master at mixing graphic and painterly styles together to create bold, interesting images. I'm really enjoying the interaction between oranges and blues in A Troubling Myth, pictured above.

Ash & Anchor Melodies: I Hear You Drowning But I'm Tied

This mix is super moody and atmospheric, and thanks to Poe in track #4, includes some interesting (creepy?) noises. The mix title "I Hear You Drowning But I'm Tied" is from the song of the same name by a band called Letting Up Despite Great Faults. 

xoxo